What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant(PA) - Dialysis/Nephrology position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
Washington Regional Medical System, Northwest Arkansas' only locally owned, locally governed, not-for-profit hospital and health system is seeking a dialysis based Advanced Practice Provider to join our Washington Regional Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas Clinic. Renal Specialists of NWA is comprised of 6 Nephrologists and 3 Advanced Practice Providers.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
- Determine, plan, and provide appropriate treatment
- Prescribe and dispense medications
- Document and maintain electronic medical records
- Educate and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects
- Travel to dialysis units within northwest Arkansas
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Adult/Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
- Licensure and Certifications: Advanced Practice Provider license, BLS, and national certification required
- Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in a previous clinical role required. Previous experience in Nephrology preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
